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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.19, 39,451.38 and 19,331.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.19, 39,451.38 and 19,331.89 is: 28,974.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.19 : 39,451.38 = 19,331.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.19/39,451.38 = 19,331.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.19x = 39,451.38 × 19,331.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.19x = 762,669,738.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,669,738.51/26,322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,974.40

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